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GUIDE TO ANTIMICROBIALS San Francisco VA Medical Center 2017

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Guide to Antimicrobials 2017 Daniel Maddix, Pharm.D. Harry Lampiris, M.D. Mai Vu, Pharm.D. Drug Category may be changed from time to time. Please consult the hospital computer for current classification. Category I agents are available without prior approval although some restrictions may apply. Category II agents are restricted and require approval prior to use. To obtain approval for a Category II agent, page digital beeper (415) prior to ordering. Current antimicrobial sensitivity patterns and UCSF/SFGH/VASF Guidelines for Antimicrobial Use in Adults are available on the Antibiotic Stewardship Program page on Sharepoint (http://vaww.visn21.portal.va.gov/sanfrancisco/ic/sitepages/antibioticste wardship.aspx ). Acknowledgments: Thanks to past and current staff of the Pharmacy Service and Infectious Diseases Section for preparing, compiling, and reviewing the materials contained in this pamphlet. This material has been endorsed by the San Francisco VA Medical Center Infectious Diseases Section, and represents recommended Medical Center policy.